How
Much Can I Save By Using Electronic Cigarettes?

Remember the days when cigarettes were
cheap and glamorous? No? You’re not alone! The ‘Golden Age’ of smoking (at
least as far as tobacco giants were concerned) made tobacco seem sophisticated,
sensual and sexy. In the 1950s, an estimated 80 percent of the UK population
was hooked on this ‘refined’ habit. It was even considered healthy. A famous
Camel ad proclaimed, ‘More doctors smoke Camel than any other cigarette.’ Quite
an endorsement.

Today almost everybody is aware of the
dangers of smoking. Rather than glamourous, it is seen as dirty. Far from sexy,
it is often seen as sleazy – a secret to be hidden as one puffs hurriedly out
in the cold. Rates of smoking in the UK have dropped to less than
18
percent
. For those hooked, though, smoking is a demon they battle daily.
Or, more likely, several times daily. It is extremely hard to give up smoking despite knowing all the health risks. And in addition to the bodily harm, traditional
cigarettes inflict serious injury to the wallet.

How can switching to electronic cigarettes
save smokers money? And at the same time, earn them some very powerful benefits
that extend beyond their budgets?

Going
Up In Smoke

In 2003, the average cost of a pack of 20
cigarettes was £4.51. Ten years later, it had soared to nearly £8.00. Of this, an
astonishing 77 percent was tax. At nearly
£10
today
, the price is only climbing. According to some predictions a pack
could well top
£15
in the next few years.

Let’s put that into perspective. Say that
you smoke one pack of cigarettes per day. At a rate of £10, that is £70 per
week, £280 per month and £3360 year. At a rate of£15, your costs would be £105
per week, £420 per month and £5040 per year.

At a time of rising living costs,
increasing debt and stagnating wages, this is money that most people can ill
afford. And remember, the actual cost of the cigarettes does not encompass the
entire cost of smoking. What about your health? Insurance premiums? The suits
and outfits you leave ruined and reeking of smoke? The teeth you must whiten,
repair or replace as tar and chemicals take their toll?

A
Cost-Saving Alternative

You likely never heard of Hon Lik, but the
Beijing pharmacist plays an important role in your cost savings! In 2003, the
then 52-year old pharmacist – and heavy smoker – developed the first electronic
cigarette. Three years later, the devices were introduced into Europe, and they
have continued to evolve in order to provide more convenient, customisable and,
importantly, affordable options for users.

Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit Costs

It may seem counterintuitive at first: how
could purchasing an electronic cigarette, battery, charger and e-liquid
cartridges possibly be less expensive than putting down £9 or £10 for a pack of
smokes. The quick answer? It isn’t. But stay with us; the news gets better.
Rather than buying each of these separately, you can invest in a ‘starter kit.’
This is ideal for those new to vaping, as it includes everything you need.

For the best value, look for a starter kit
that comes with a sample pack of cartridges so you can explore different
flavours. Now, say that your kit with six cartridges costs £23. Each
regularly-sized cartridge for an e-cig has enough e-liquid for about 200 puffs.
While each smoker is different, this typically equates to about 20 to 40
cigarettes, or a pack or two per cartridge.

At the conservative estimate of 20 per
cartridge, you essentially have six packs of cigarettes for the absurdly low
cost of £23. But that’s just the start. You still have the vaporizing unit;
when you need to replace the cartridges, another pack of six is less than £10.
So that is another 6 packs, or 120 cigarettes, for the cost of a single pack of
regular smokes.

As your dependency on traditional
cigarettes lessens, the savings only continue to grow.

A
Common ‘Side Effect’ of Electronic Cigarettes

Many e-cigarette users report that they find
themselves smoking much less frequently when they switch to electronic
versions. For those trying to quit, this is a tremendous advantage. While you
dial back your nicotine consumption, you also decrease your cravings to smoke
at all. This saves even more money as the need to purchase replacement
cartridges diminishes.

Another common occurrence when people opt
for electronic cigarettes: they purchase multiple cartridges or orders of
e-liquid at once. This saves money, and it curbs ‘impulse buying’ at specialty
shops caused by running out of vaping supplies, which can be much more
expensive.

Long-Term
Benefits

Traditional cigarettes contain over 7000
chemicals. 7000 truly terrifying chemicals; at least 69 of them are known to
cause cancer. Formaldehyde. Cyanide. Arsenic. These are not ‘ingredients’ –
they are poisons that, under other circumstances, you would not allow in your
home or keep strictly under lock and key.

According to Ash.org, about half
of regular smokers will be killed by cigarettes in one way or another:

100,000 UK smokers die from
smoking-related illnesses each year.

One-third of respiratory deaths
are attributable to smoking.

Cigarettes cause one-quarter of
cancer deaths.

About one-seventh of heart
disease deaths are caused by cigarette smoking.

Traditional smokers are at risk for a host
of ailments. Over time, many of these require hospitalisation, extensive
therapies, including expensive medications, and loss of work. Smoking also
exacerbates other health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, circulatory
issues, sexual dysfunctions and much more.

The impact is far reaching: one study found
that smokers have an increased chance of being
forced to retire early
because of chronic disease. This dramatically cuts into earnings and can reduce
quality of life, particularly in the later years when health issues become more
prominent.

The costs start to add up, though, well
before one is diagnosed with a smoking-related illness. Private health
insurance and life insurance premiums are much higher for smokers. And because
of the risk of decreased productivity, increased sick leave and the high
likelihood of early retirement, many employers are wary of hiring those who
smoke tobacco.

In addition to saving money on cigarettes
and health concerns, opting to kick the tobacco habit helps you increase your
earning potential.

A
Matter of Appearances

Cigarette smoke is noxious; it clings to
clothing, hair, car upholstery, furniture and other surfaces. It stains. It
yellows teeth and nails. In short, it is less than attractive. Purchasing new
clothes, paying for dry cleaning, removing odours from cars and homes and
stocking up on strong tooth paste and teeth whiteners gets pricy. Yet it is a
cost that very few smokers likely factor in to their decision to smoke.

Vaping, on the other hand, produces no
odour; and because there is no tar in e-liquid, there is no staining of fingers
and clothing. Saving money – and looking and smelling better? Sounds like a
win-win.

Other
Money-Saving Avenues to Explore

We have explored some of the ways that you
can save money by using electronic cigarettes. What else can you do to maximise
value from your vaping products?

Opt for rechargeable electronic cigarettes. Disposable e-cigs are widely available and relatively inexpensive.
The trouble is that when you buy them frequently, your costs add up – and
unnecessarily so. Try rechargeable models. They are typically of much higher
quality than their disposable counterparts. For a slightly larger initial
investment, you can begin to enjoy vaping. And saving loads of money.

Start with a starter kit. As mentioned
earlier, these include everything you need to begin vaping in one convenient
package.

Try refillable cartridges. Disposable
cartridges are incredibly convenient, but if you are willing to spend just a
bit of extra time (really, just a bit), you can increase your savings.
Typically, you can purchase e-liquid in 25ml, 50ml or in sample packs (i.e. six
10ml options).

If you buy a 50ml refill,
it may cost about £25 and last about a month – depending, of course, on how
deeply you inhale and how frequently you smoke. It could, of course, last much
longer, particularly if you are weaning yourself off of nicotine. Compare this
to a cost of cigarettes for a month, which could easily run over £100.

Purchase high quality e-liquid. If you
choose to refill your cartridges, always use high quality e-liquid. How do you
know what ‘high quality’ is? Read the ingredients list. And if you cannot find
an ingredients list, keep shopping. Many e-liquid suppliers do not disclose
this information to buyers. Cigarettes are notorious for having hidden
compounds; why switch to an e-liquid with the same disregard for transparency?

Rather than a laundry list
of unpronounceable – and deadly – chemical compounds, your e-liquid list should
be much, much shorter, and, of course, much, much safer. Look for pure,
laboratory tested products. Not only is it safer, buying the good stuff ensures
you won’t be stuck with 50ml of foul, tarry-tasting e-liquid that does nothing
but put a dent in your wallet.

Buy online. Specialty stores are often
priced much higher than online shops. You can save money by planning ahead and
ordering your supplies from reputable vendors.

Watch for special offers. Whether the
vendor offers special holiday deals or clearance sales, these are great
opportunities to stock up on electronic cigarettes, e-liquid, cartridges,
charging accessories and more. Some vendors also have newsletters; with a free
subscription, you can access exclusive deals to save even more.

Consider completing larger orders. Some
e-liquid suppliers, such as V2 Cigs offer free shipping for orders over a
certain amount. Remember, every bit adds up. Try ordering in bulk or larger
quantities;it can also curb the
necessity of running to a specialty store and overpaying when you run out of
e-liquid, e-cigs or other related items.

Look for warranties. Reputable suppliers
stand behind their products. Look for those that offer a warranty; these
typically cover damage and defect when the products are used as intended. Another
important step before you make a purchase is to inquire as to the returns
policy;you never want to be stuck
with a faulty product with no recourse.

Properly care for and clean your vaping supplies. Your electronic cigarettes or other vaping products should come with
care instructions; read them and obey! Doing so will help prolong the life of
your products and help keep the flavour and vapor cloud clean and robust.

Thinking of making the switch to electronic
cigarettes?
These cost cutting tips should provide more than enough motivation.
But if you need a bit more incentive, take a minute to image what you will do
with all the money that you have saved by stopping the tobacco habit.

How will you spend your savings!

Will you take the holiday you have always
wanted? Will you invest more in your retirement? Perhaps you will save up for
a car or a down payment on a home? Or will you just enjoy going out to dinner
with your significant other or to the pub with your mates without worrying
about the pricy albatross of cigarettes? Imagine the possibilities – all the
while enjoying the flavour and convenience of vaping.

Just a few generations ago, cigarettes were
chic – and cheap. Today, though, the costs have grown exponentially. Monetary
costs are, of course, the most hard felt in the short term, but costs to your
career, insurance premiums, pension savings and health accumulate over
time.

Make the e-switch today, and start seeing
the savings tomorrow. You will feel better, smell nicer and have more
money for the items and experiences that you really want to enjoy in life.

TESTIMONIALS FROM VAPERS

Really impressed with the build of the series 7, does the job excellent battery life and the dry herb vape is great, two weeks smoke free so far one more week and it's paid for it's self. Just as well as I'm going to need a new e liquid chamber before long.

Nick R

Very impressed with the quality of the V2 pro 3, vapour throat hit and I haven't touched a cigarette for almost a month now...

Ming

This is my third time getting my supply from V2 UK, the most recent being the V2 Pro S3. They have the best customer service around, fast delivery and great products...

Reno

I have purchased three Long Batteries (manual and automatic) so far and I must admit these are THE BEST cigalikes I have ever tried...

Ash

Very impressed, as a heavy tobacco smoker for over 20 years I have not felt the need for a normal roll-up The e liquid V2 Red is very good...

Wayne

I recommend you buy the cartridge pack that contains 10 different flavours, those cartridges will give you insight on which flavours you will stick to for a long time...

Rhodes

It's now three weeks since I stopped smoking tobacco and it's all down to this shisha pen! It has a good throat hit, produces lots of vapour and is really smooth...

Lily

I've been vaping v2 for 3 years, half way through I tried to find an alternative I could buy locally without post, just pop in and pick up, an expensive exercise but none lived upto the smooth flavour and I tried from cheap to expensive, but there were none that compared to V2.

Natalie A

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